concessionary

American  

[kuhn-sesh-uh-ner-ee] / kənˈsɛʃ əˌnɛr i /

adjective

1. pertaining to concession; of the nature of a concession.

   concessionary agreements.

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noun

plural

concessionaries

1. a concessionaire.

concessionary British  

/ kənˈsɛʃənərɪ /

adjective

1. of, granted, or obtained by a concession

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noun

1. another word for concessionaire

Other Word Forms

• subconcessionary adjective

Etymology

Origin of concessionary

First recorded in 1720–30; concession + -ary

Example Sentences

The decree gives the two main private concessionary rail operators until Jan. 15 to present proposals for offering the passenger service themselves.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 20, 2023

That is just one of many questions in the department's public consultation on concessionary travel.

From BBC • Aug. 19, 2023

"We are not seeking a concessionary agreement," Stellantis said.

From Reuters • Aug. 1, 2023

Mr. O’Brien complained that Mr. Hoffa had essentially forced a concessionary contract onto UPS workers in 2018 after union members voted down the deal.

From New York Times • Jun. 16, 2023

A concessionary spirit is indispensable, and inheres in love.

From Social Life or, The Manners and Customs of Polite Society by Cooke, Maud C.